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Sunday, 11 March 2018

The Fate of Swordsman

番外之四海流云 (fanwai zhī si hai liu yun)

Adapted from a 3D online roleplaying game called Jian wang 3 (剑网3)

Directed by Qin Zhen, 2017

Rivalry in the Tang dynasty, the earliest period, that of the Kaiywan Shengshi, the reign of Emperor Xuanzong, approaching the An Luchan Rebellion. (Although it would appear that he has not succeeded to the throne yet - the plot's a bit sketchy). The Crown Prince (Linzi, I think) has plans to revitalise the empire in an alliance with certain warriors in order to end the chaotic situation that has been brought on by threats from groups such as the Wei Clan and Ming Sect. The empire is backed by the powerful Chunyang sect which is at the heart of the state religion. Its head happens to be the great Taoist Immortal Lu Dong Bin in this fantasy adventure. And, while the Crown Prince is preparing to make use of his eldest disciple in this struggle for power when he himself comes to power. Meanwhile, Wu Dan and Mu Sa are plotting to eliminate him because they won't last long in the central plains with him around. Xie Yunliu, a gentle, dignified and reserved man, happens to be an outstanding swordsman who is sure to win the top prize at the Fame Sword Meeting which is due to be held at the Hidden Sword Mountain Village.

These menacing rivals send assassins to kill the Crown Prince but he rode on ahead with his men on horseback leaving his sister alone in the carriage. Something of a tomboy, she soon dispenses of them. However, she is aided by Xie Yunliu who happens to be passing by. He refuses to kill anyone, however. So it's just as well she is happy to shed blood. Xie Yunliu has been given the responsibility of returning young Li Chongmao, third or fourth heir to the throne (I think), to the Eastern Palace at Chang'An, the capital. It appears that these dark forces are behind this move as a way to keep the Crown Prince in check. For he could become his successor one day, should he himself be dispensed of. Perhaps they hope to influence the young boy who has just spent seven years in the monastery. The plot is a tad confusing even though this is based on historical events.

Anyway, Wu Dan invites himself to the Crown Prince's banquet in an attempt to assassinate Xie Yunliu before he even makes it to the tournament since he feels that his partner in crime, Ma Su, who smirks a lot while carrying a brown bullwhip around with her, is sure to lose to him at the Fame Sword Meeting. These two master swordsmen clash using the power at their disposal. The crystals on their swords light up and magic is loose. And Xie Yunliu wins without killing his opponent even though he is forced to kill Ma Su by deflecting her flying darts after disarming her.

The Crown Prince (Linzi, I think)

Huang Jing Xiang as Li Longji, who became known as Emperor
Xuanzong (seventh emperor of the Tang dynasty, third eldest son of
Emperor Ruizong)

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